When Charles Diggle’s third child was born, he was incarcerated. As soon as he was able, he entered Family Recovery Court and began his journey to reunification. After finishing inpatient treatment and while managing other treatment, court, and family obligations, Charles supported his daughter through her complex medical issues.

Diggle’s daughter was born with several medical conditions and was under the care of multiple medical professionals including several specialties far outside of Grays Harbor. Despite not having a driver’s license, Charles worked with his social worker to arrange transportation so he could attend appointments weekly.

When his Trial Return Home period began, Diggles’s two older children also began to live with him. During this time, Diggle got his driver's license, bought a vehicle, found a job and an apartment. As of January 2025, Charles graduated from recovery court and his daughter’s dependency was dismissed.

“Mr. Diggle is the perfect example of an individual thinking the world is against him but still worked the program because he knew there was hope towards something better,” said Therapeutic Court Lead Case Manager for Grays Harbor County and award nominator, Megan McLean. “He honored Grays Harbor Therapeutic Court’s key program components: show up, work hard, and try.”

Diggle continues to stay active in his recovery, attending meetings, engaging in monthly check-ins with his substance-use counselor, and of course stopping by the Therapeutic Court Office when he has time. Read More

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